hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    The Bhimbetka rock shelters, known for prehistoric cave paintings, are located in which of the following states of India?
    Question

    The Bhimbetka rock shelters, known for prehistoric cave paintings, are located in which of the following states of India?

    A.

    Madhya Pradesh

    B.

    Uttar Pradesh

    C.

    Rajasthan

    D.

    Gujarat

    Correct option is A

    The correct answer is: (A) Madhya Pradesh

    Explanation:

    • The Bhimbetka rock shelters are located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, near Bhopal.
    • They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2003).
    • These caves contain prehistoric paintings dating back to the Paleolithic and Mesolithic ages, depicting hunting, dancing, and daily life.

    Information Booster:

    • Bhimbetka has over 700 rock shelters, of which nearly 400 have paintings.
    • The site was discovered by V.S. Wakankar in 1957.
    • Paintings were made using natural mineral colors.
    • The name “Bhimbetka” is linked to Bhima of the Mahabharata.
    • It shows continuity of human settlement for thousands of years.

    Additional Knowledge:

    • Uttar Pradesh: Known for Sarnath and Kushinagar (Buddhist sites).
    • Rajasthan: Famous for forts, palaces, and desert rock art at sites like Bundi, not Bhimbetka.
    • Gujarat: Famous for Lothal (Harappan site), not prehistoric cave paintings.

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt

    RRB NTPC UG Level PYP (Held on 7 Aug 2025 S1)

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
    • timerIcon90 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    CBT-1 Full Mock Test 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
    • timerIcon90 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    RRB Group D Full Mock Test 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
    • timerIcon90 Mins
    languageIcon English

    Similar Questions

    test-prime-package

    Access ‘RRB NTPC UG CBT-1’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    446k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!

    Similar Questions

    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow